congee

noun

con·​gee ˈkän-jē How to pronounce congee (audio)
: porridge made from rice

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But the mainstay also offers a robust menu of Chinese eats including dim sum, congee, rice rolls, chow fun, and more—with most entrées under $10. Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 12 Dec. 2025 Instead of grabbing a croissant or sugary cereal for breakfast, have a bowl of overnight oats or a savory congee (made with brown rice). Michaeleen Doucleff, NPR, 24 Nov. 2025 Health inspectors cited the Chinese restaurant after finding congee rice at improper holding temperatures. Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 17 Oct. 2025 Nearly every culture boasts its own version of chicken and rice, from arroz con pollo and chicken biryani to chicken congee and good old chicken and rice casserole. Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 31 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for congee

Word History

Etymology

Tamil kañci water from cooked rice

First Known Use

1930, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of congee was in 1930

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“Congee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/congee. Accessed 1 Jan. 2026.

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